Mavericks Surge Past Comets 100-90 on Road, Fueled by Stellar Fourth Quarter
Miami's Explosive Finish Overwhelms Houston, Dixon Dazzles with Playmaking
HOUSTON – The Miami Mavericks staged a commanding fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Houston Comets 100-90, silencing the home crowd and securing a crucial road victory in February 2026 season play. After a back-and-forth first three quarters, the Mavericks unleashed a devastating offensive burst, outscoring Houston 30-18 in the final frame to seal their win.
The Comets, playing with grit and effort, held their own for much of the contest. Marcus Thorne and Eva Jensen led the charge for Houston, providing consistent scoring threats. Thorne finished with 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Jensen added 16 points and 6 rebounds. Elias Sorenson chipped in with 17 points and 4 assists, but it wasn’t enough to counter Miami’s late surge.
The momentum began to shift midway through the third quarter. After a Viktor Sokolov three-pointer for Houston, Miami responded with a flurry of their own. Elara Dixon, who orchestrate Miami’s offense throughout the night, was instrumental in initiating their scoring. She found Kai Blackwood for a pair of baskets and dished out assists that led to crucial points.
The Mavericks’ potent three-point shooting proved to be the difference-maker. They connected on 15 triples to Houston’s 9, with Viktor Lindholm and Isabella Kim hitting timely shots from beyond the arc. In the fourth quarter, Miami’s defense tightened, forcing turnovers and converting them into fast-break opportunities. Dixon’s vision and playmaking, coupled with strong scoring from Blackwood (17 points) and Lindholm (14 points), proved too much for the Comets to overcome.
“We knew we had to come out in the second half with more energy,” said Dixon post-game. “We focused on executing our game plan and trusting each other. It feels good to get this win on the road.”
Comets Head Coach Anya Petrova acknowledged the strong finish from Miami. “They made big shots when it mattered most,” Petrova stated. “We fought hard, but we couldn’t quite sustain our effort through the entire fourth quarter. We’ll learn from this and come back stronger.”
Key Notes:
- Miami Mavericks shot an impressive 91.7% from the free-throw line (11/12).
- Elara Dixon dished out a game-high 7 assists for the Mavericks.
- Houston Comets committed 14 turnovers compared to Miami’s 11.
- The Mavericks outscored the Comets 30-18 in the final quarter.